Inverted internal limiting membrane flap vs internal limiting membrane insertion technique for large macular holes
6 February 2024
| Su Young
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EYE - Vitreo-Retinal
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Internal limiting membrane, internal limiting membrane insertion technique, inverted internal limiting membrane flap technique, large macular hole; meta-analysis
This meta-analysis aimed to compare and evaluate the morphological and functional outcomes between the inverted internal limiting membrane (ILM) flap and ILM insertion techniques in the treatment of large macular holes (MHs). The primary outcome measures were defined by the...
RCT review of surgery for open angle glaucoma
1 December 2022
| Su Young
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EYE - Glaucoma
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Intraocular pressure, Open angle glaucoma, meta-analysis, microstent, phacoemulsification
This systematic review and meta-analysis examined eight randomised controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the intraocular pressure (IOP) reducing effect of three types of microstent implantation (Hydrus, iStent, CyPass) combined with phacoemulsification versus phacoemulsification alone for patients with open-angle glaucoma (OAG)...
LASEK vs. epi-LASIK for myopia: meta-analysis
1 October 2014
| Anjali Gupta
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EYE - Cataract, EYE - Refractive
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Epi-LASIK, LASEK, meta-analysis, myopia
Previous studies have produced inconsistent conclusions on the relative benefits between LASEK vs. Epi-LASIK. LASEK uses 20% alcohol to separate an epithelial flap from the Bowman membrane. After ablation, the epithelial flap is repositioned onto the cornea. Epi-LASIK creates the...
